Perry, whose debate performances doomed his bid for the 2012 presidential nomination, was responding to Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s comment that Republicans should “end the stupid way we conduct presidential debates.”

“Hell, yeah,” said Perry, according to reports. He’s considering another White House run.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a shiny name being bandied about for 2016, took over chairmanship of the association, a politically advantageous post that Perry once held.